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Fluttering Snowflakes

By Beverlee Blampied (C)

Picture perfect winter's eve
The view from the window can truly decieve
Snowflakes fall, memories recall
Flakes flutter quietly - not a sound
A white blanket is made 
As the brown earth fades
And ground is covered until dawn
But when the sun rises, the snow is gone
Bringing thoughts of friendships in the past
That seemed perfect but did not last
Family ties that once meant so much
Now rarely do the branches of the family tree touch
So quickly life can take a major turn
Yet slowly - slowly - we start to learn by
Switching up
Flipping over
Trudging on
Yet so many things still unwittingly change
And suddenly life is again rearranged
As night turns once more into morn
The snowy blanket can become worn
And the things that we have
Overlooked
Ignored
Rejected
Have become unhooked
As melted snow does turn to slush
Our intentions quickly turn to dust
Stretched
Pulled
Unleashed
Don't take for granted that they'll remain
That life forever will be the same - instead
Dream
Encourage
Inspire
Be the most that you can be
Love forever your friends and family
Unlike the snowflakes melting on the ground
Stay ever in touch with your world around
Changing
Sharing
Refreshing
Opening your heart - no time left to sputter
Whisper softly, joyfully
As snowflakes continue to flutter